French

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716 - French I

Through an introduction to basic grammar principles and vocabulary words and expressions, students will begin to acquire elementary skills in the areas speaking, listening, reading and writing in the French language. Fostering an awareness of culture in French-speaking countries is also a core part of this course.

Section note for ALL: In addition to these items, ALL students must purchase the Vista Supersite Code for Level 1 French. Please go to the Vista Higher Learning website and purchase ISBN 9781605765754.

726 - French II

Students will build on their knowledge acquired in French I and increase their proficiency in key grammar principles and vocabulary words and expressions. Emphasis will continue to be placed on the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing in the French language with an increased emphasis on the writing component. Culture of French-speaking countries will continue to be infused in the curriculum. This course may be taken for honors credit. Honors French II students will have additional bi-monthly writing assignments.

728 - Honors French II

Students will build on their knowledge and skills acquired in French I and increase proficiency in key grammar vocabulary words and expressions. Emphasis will be placed on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Honors French II students will focus more heavily on writing and speaking, and there will be additional written and spoken assignments throughout the year. Culture of French-speaking countries will continue to be infused in the curriculum.

730 - French III

This course continues to develop idiom and vocabulary in the context of the culture and history of France and of other French-speaking countries. The emphasis is on French as a key to understanding the rich expression of the French cultural environment. Conversation and composition skills are stressed, with an introduction to French literature. This course may be taken for honors credit.

IN ORDER TO ASSIST STUDENTS PLANNING TO CONTINUE THEIR STUDY OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTO THE 3RD YEAR, WE SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

83 B at the end of the 2nd year OR "A" effort in all 4 semesters of the language OR prior approval of the current teacher.

738 - Honors French III

This course continues to develop idiom and vocabulary in the context of the culture and history of France and of other French-speaking countries. The emphasis is on French as a key to understanding the rich expression of the French cultural environment. Conversation and composition skills are stressed, with an introduction to French literature. This course may be taken for honors credit.

IN ORDER TO ASSIST STUDENTS PLANNING TO CONTINUE THEIR STUDY OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE INTO THE 3RD YEAR, WE SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

83 B at the end of the 2nd year OR "A" effort in all 4 semesters of the language OR prior approval of the current teacher.

740 - French IV

This course is a continuation of French III with language work on the development of ease and precision in conversation through an introduction to French literature. A variety of literature will be read and discussed and will be used as a focus for furthering composition and translation skills. This course may be taken for honors credit.

748 - Honors French IV

Honors French IV students will continue their study and review of vocabulary and grammar concepts through the study of authentic audio-visual and written French-language works. They will learn to express their opinions, formulate arguments and carry-out discussions on a variety of current cultural themes. The class is taught almost entirely in the French language and students are encouraged to speak and write solely in French.